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AU55 VGG

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,106 mi
Last recorded87,106 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VGG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,024 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,008 miles

nearside front pad worn unevenly

Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front pad worn unevenly

nearside rear tyre has low pressure but does not appear to have a puncture

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,411 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,411 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,742 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 46,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,105 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 45,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,865 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,263 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AU55 VGG is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 VGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU55 VGG registered?

AU55 VGG is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AU55 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 VGG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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